"Dixon Gardens, Memphis" Cheryl McMickle the use of bright colors

the use of bright colors shows that people are made up of many influences rather than a single origin

designed to capture attention from every angle

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Figures become background which turn back into figures in a never-ending dance

"Dixon Gardens, Memphis" Cheryl McMickle the use of bright colorsCheryl McMickle, Marianna, AR Dixon Gardens, Memphis, 2025 Acrylic on canvas 20 x 16 This studio painting was taken from a plein air work completed at Dixon Galleries and Gardens in Memphis, TN. Gardens like this exist as shared spaces common ground where people of all backgrounds cross paths and share a common experience.